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  1. SirAndy

    Polyuria.

    That's what I find. I neither drink alcohol or excesses amounts of water and my HBa1c people would die to have. It just seems to happen when it wants to if slightly high or low. I really hope something can be done. I feel like I'm on the scrap heap and I am far from retirement age. If like you...
  2. SirAndy

    Polyuria.

    I'm having a bad day with passing excessive amounts of water. I've probably been to the toilet more than fifty times already and the day isn't done yet. I am exhausted as the blood sugar goes low with all of this. I'm due to start work the end of July and the prospect fills me with dread...
  3. SirAndy

    Diagnosed but not diagnosed

    Yes it can play with you emotionally Sam but please don't get into the not bothering mindset as it can be hard to break. Try and keep your condition controlled as best you can to avoid possible future complications.
  4. SirAndy

    Diagnosed but not diagnosed

    Hi Sam. I can sympathise with you on this issue. I was diagnosed in 2007 and told by my GP that I was type 2. Now years later I have been told by my care team it was a wrong diagnosis and they cannot tell me if I'm type 1 or type 2 due to the fact that my results seem to shift from one to the...
  5. SirAndy

    Test Strips - Complaint Response from the Dept of Health

    They are definitely trying to cutback on the use of test strips. In my area they are trying to get everyone to use contour. Not sure exactly how that will work as different machines can take readings for other things. So far I don't have any problem obtaining the strips I need. There's times...
  6. SirAndy

    stop diabetes two stigma and find a cure instead of blaming us for being sick

    That's correct graj. Gliclazide actually puts or retains weight which beats the objective. That tablet is a killer. So glad I'm off it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  7. SirAndy

    T1 ex-pats in Western Australia?

    You are lucky if they can check the back of your eyes without putting in the drops. They blur my vision for a good few hours after. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  8. SirAndy

    T1 ex-pats in Western Australia?

    I would have thought Oz had the same procedure as the UK. Every year I have a diabetic retinopathy check where they dilate the pupils and also a general vision checkup at my local Specsavers. Get onto your GP to refer you. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  9. SirAndy

    Progress I think/hope

    4.9 isn't bad at all for pre breakfast reading. There's people getting 11+. If my bed readings are in the 5's I normally have a snack before sleeping to keep me during the night. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  10. SirAndy

    stop diabetes two stigma and find a cure instead of blaming us for being sick

    There are many factors at play here. Whilst some may suffer from this so called "Obesity Gene" not all will. Environment has a huge part to play. I was surprised to recently find out that radiation can trigger diabetes. Food nowadays goes through so many processes before we eat it and god knows...
  11. SirAndy

    Out Drinking

    I've always been told that alcohol reduces your blood sugar but we are able to drink if we so choose. Just make sure you are checking throughout the night,eating food also and that others around you are aware if your condition. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  12. SirAndy

    Frequent urinating before waking up in the morning

    I mentioned this to my diabetic team that I can go to the toilet 10 or more times before the morning and it's always a full bladder. The strange thing is this normally happens when I'm around 5.5 or lower,so it's nothing to do with high readings in my case.Due to my age they've ruled out...
  13. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    This Hba1c stuff still confuses me. I'm told my readings are more or less as a " normal" person. Will go for the latest results on the 17th. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  14. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    Yes badger them Susie. They have a habit of holding back supplies if you don't ask. I'm now under the care of the hospital and they have cupboards full. Each region is different but they have a duty of care to provide what you need. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  15. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    Seems some of you are finding it hard obtaining meters. The nurses seem to throw them at me. Also have a usb one. Once strips run out I've been told to use the Glucomex as it's checks ketones. Checking blood glucose is very important. There are days when I check upwards of 7 times per day. I...
  16. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    It's quite possible that the existing conditions may be contributing to the high reading. Make sure your diabetic nurse and GP run all possible tests to determine. Losing weight should also help I think. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  17. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    My goodness. They really need to be taking a look at your medication if that's the case. Are you on insulin? I had an appointment at the hospital last week and was prescribed insulin but told to take it only if I'm clocking readings of 10.0+ consistently for a period of time. Sent from the...
  18. SirAndy

    How reliable is the HbA1c .Not very it seems

    Those readings are very high.I hope with the right medication you can get them down. As mentioned the HBa1c gives an average over several months so if you have those readings a few times but at other times they are reasonable your average would be decent. It is a worry though after pricking to...
  19. SirAndy

    my blood level drops very low after exersise

    I get this too. After breakfast if I get readings in the 10's or higher I know I'm in trouble for the day as I'll be yoyoing up and down and have to constantly eat and check.If 9 or below it kind of regulates itself and I can go a good while without eating.I get the excessive sweating and burnt...
  20. SirAndy

    splits in toes

    Seems this is a common issue. I had a wound on and between my left little toe. This is before I was diagnosed as a diabetic and was prescribed Terbinafine Hydrochloride. Problems seems to be non existent now so I'm guessing I've had diabetes a good while before actual diagnosis. As mentioned...